Local Council
Major search in Waikato for missing father and children
A major search is on at a remote and rugged settlement on the west coast of the North Island for a man and his three children.
Police say they have serious concerns for Ōtorohanga man Thomas… Audio
Nine new Māori ward councillors likely for Northland
Under reviews being considered, 20 percent of the region's proposed 44 councillors would come from new designated Māori wards.
Petition calling for Wānaka local authority reaches threshold for investigation
A petition calling for Wānaka to secede from Queenstown Lakes District Council has garnered the necessary signatures to trigger a Local Government Commission investigation.
Wānaka bid to split from Queenstown Council gaining steam
A petition calling for Wānaka to split from the Queenstown Lakes District Council has now got enough signatures to trigger an investigation.
Wānaka mechanic Dean Rankin says he's fed up with how his… Audio
Palmerston North thriving, despite Covid-19 pandemic
Palmerston North is thriving in ways other parts of the country haven't, throughout the Covid-19 pandemic.
While some parts of New Zealand are heavily reliant on one or two industries, Palmerston… Video, Audio
'We might as well be in level 4' - Taupō misses Auckland visitors
The tentacles of Auckland's lockdown pain are stretching beyond the city limits, to towns who welcome Aucklanders for holidays.
The Prime Minister has revealed there will be no further shifts down… Video, Audio
'Resilient' South Waikato community sticks together during lockdown
People in South Waikato say their tight-knit community helped them through lockdown and will continue to do so in uncertain times.
Councillor's comments on composting concerns raises a stink
Neighbours of a controversial composting and worm farming business in North Taranaki have had their noses put out of joint by a regional councillor questioning whether their olfactory organs are…
Covid-19: Auckland mayor pessimistic of lockdown lifting
The mayor of Auckland thinks moving down alert levels this week is looking increasingly unlikely after mystery cases of the virus were found at Middlemore Hospital.
But if the alert level coming down… Audio
MIQ in Rotorua: Local MP Todd McClay demands clarity in letter to Hipkins
The National Party MP also says Rotorua feels "beaten up by the government" over MIQ facilities and other issues, such as homelessness.
Council's waste plan puts Manawatū food production at risk
Landowners in Manawatū are anxious their plots will be swept up in plans for the country's largest-ever wastewater to land treatment system.
Invercargill should be confident in council - independent review
An independent reviewer says Invercargill residents should feel confident that their local council can do its job after a tumultuous 12 months that included potential government intervention.
Late… Audio
Wellington recycling sent to landfill under level 4
It's been a departure from normal service for a lot of us over the last few weeks, and unfortunately that has also been true for the capital's recycling service. Audio
Ashburton drops 'Whatever it takes' slogan in favour of nothing
"Whatever it takes", except, well, no, not really.
Ashburton has turned its back on its famed slogan and has now given up on finding a better one.
At its meeting held via Zoom on Wednesday, the… Audio
Auckland water charge hike 'wrong' - ex Watercare CEO
The former head of Auckland's water services says ratepayers face hikes in water charges that are wrong and unnecessary.
Water charges are forecast to double over the next decade, beginning with a 7… Audio
Consent granted for billions of litres to be taken from Far North aquifer
Far North landowners have been given the green light to take billions of litres of water from an underground aquifer.
The water, which will mainly be used for avocado orchards, will come out of the… Audio
Grumpy, white, old men, or critics?
Masterton's deputy mayor has slammed criticism of the proposed $30 million civic centre, labelling detractors as a group of "grumpy, old, white men".
East Cape hapu set up their own checkpoint
Hapū from the north of Ngāti Porou in the East Cape have re-established a checkpoint in an effort to protect themselves from Covid-19. Last week the hapū asked MPs, the council, and the emergency… Audio
Rawiri Waititi launches petition to oppose Rotorua MIQ
MP for Waiariki Rawiri Waititi has launched a petition to stop the establishment of another MIQ hotel in Rotorua.
Waititi says the city has been unfairly targeted and he has the backing of local iwi… Audio
Wairarapa libraries wiping debt, scrapping library fines
No more throwing the book at those who don't bring back a book on time, for library users in the Wairarapa.
Wairarapa Councils are looking to get rid of overdue library fines and wipe existing debts.
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